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05 Quality Assurance

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A free article with 16 ideas for lowering your worker's compensation premiums.  

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If you want to reduce your Worker's Compensation create a Loss-Control Program.  This means preventing losses from happening in the first place, and controlling costs that are associated with the injury.   The following ideas will help you prevent accidents from occurring. 

The following 16 ways can help you create a loss-control program: 16 Ideas on Lowering Your Worker's Compensation Rates
Administration of the Activity Department.

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The Activity Director is responsible for making sure the following areas are addressed:

Outing Safety
Driving Procedures
Emergency Plans
Activities for Special Illness and Diseases: ... Activity Administration
Activity binder setup directions.

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Once you have set up the binder and folder system you will find you save time, money and frustration.  It will be easy to meet the mandates of the State regulations.  When folders are used they are used to maintain individual records for Residents, Volunteers, and Group Organizations, therefore there will be one per person or group. Activity Binder System
The public would be surprised to see how many lawsuits are brought against a care facility due to a resident's involvement in an activity.  It is essential for every activity director and volunteer to ensure resident(s) safety at all times.
These rules have been updated numerous times over a 20 year period.  Every time a lawsuit or accident happened that the staff of ProvidersWeb became aware of, we updated the safety rules accordingly to prevent the event from happening to anyone else.  The process of discovering a risk, and creating policies and procedures to advert the risk like safety rules, is called risk management.

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Decorations
All interior decorations are required to be non-flammable.  Decorations must not be hung in such a manner that will interfere with the fire sprinkler system or block fire doors. Activity Department Safety Rules
Activity safety rules acknowledgement form for all personnel and volunteers to acknowledge their understanding of the safety rules and duty to abide by the rules. Activity Department Safety Rules Form
Section Narrative for Activity Program Forms. Activity Program Forms
Section narrative on activity responsibilities.

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Community Contacts and Volunteers
The Community Contact Worksheet is an excellent tool to help develop community support contacts.  It lists numerous community organizations, and includes many links.  When you find local community contacts, target them for recruitment in your volunteer program.  The Activity Contact List, the most important document to maintain, is the master contact list of everyone involved in your activity program.  Use the Group Activity Master List and the Individual Volunteer Activity Master List to develop your program.  As you assign someone to an activity, make note of it on your master list.  Activities that remain to be assigned then become apparent.  Be sure to add new contacts to your Activity Contact List. Activity Responsibilities
This document provides a list of activity safety rules to follow.

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Safety rules need to be established to fit the safety needs of the residents, volunteers, co-workers and the general public. Activity Safety is a serious responsibility, and the Activity Director and Volunteer staff must make sure they read and follow all facility established Activity Department Safety Rules.  The Activity Director and volunteers must to also understand the facilities emergency procedures, and procedures for Harmful Substances.  These safety rules apply regardless of the size of the facility. Activity Safety
An evaluation of an activity program for quality assurance.

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At least annually, or more often if needed, the Administrator is to evaluate the Activities program for quality assurance.  The Activity Director is responsible for maintaining the following records. Administrator Activity QA Report
A check of the care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in April are Rights, Cultures and Beliefs.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Administrator's Monthly Plan - April QA-RM
Each administrator responsible for the well-being of residents and staff.  Each administrator should check the care businesses' policies, procedures, training programs, forms and more to help ensure compliance.

This free form is a check of the care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in August are Staff Management. Administrator's Monthly Plan - August QA-RM
A list of forms, check lists, audits, policies, procedures and topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The special area to review in December is Household Maintenance.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Administrator's Monthly Plan - December QA-RM
A check of the care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The area to review in February is Staff Management.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Administrator's Monthly Plan - February QA-RM
A check of the care facilities policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in January are Emergency Services.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Administrator's Monthly Plan - January QA-RM
A review of the care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in July are Emergency Services.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Administrator's Monthly Plan - July QA-RM
This quality assurance and risk management review is designed to assist the care facility administrator to review essential audits, checklists, reports, policies and procedures.  The areas to review in June are Household Maintenance and Fall Prevention.   Household Maintenance includes: Auto Safety Procedures
Auto Accident Procedures, Monthly Auto Safety Check, Monthly Maintenance Check and Service, Housekeeping Laundry Procedures, Housekeeping Responsibilities, Housekeeping Safety, Fall Prevention includes: Preventing Falls, Falls and Injuries Procedures, Fall Prevention and Safety Check Off List
Administrator's Fall Tracking Record, Resident Fall Tracking Record and other additional documents and forms. Administrator's Monthly Plan - June QA-RM
A check of the assisted living or care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a suggested list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in March are Care Services.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Administrator's Monthly Plan - March QA-RM
This suggested risk management plan is designed to help administrators manage the various areas of the facility.  It includes sample policies and procedures, audits, checklists and more. This list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update - help the facility keep in compliance using quality assurance and risk management practices.  The areas to review in May are Dietary and Medications.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Administrator's Monthly Plan - May QA-RM
A check of the care facilities policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in November are Dietary and Medications.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Administrator's Monthly Plan - November QA-RM
A check of the care facilities policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in October are Rights, Cultures and Beliefs.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Administrator's Monthly Plan - October QA-RM
A free check of the care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the Administrator or Facility Manager to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The area to review in September is Care Services. Administrator's Monthly Plan - September QA-RM
A form used by a care facility to check areas of the facility for possible safety issues for residents with Dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease.  ProvidersWeb has excellent policies, procedures and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, Group Homes and Nursing Home Facilities. Alzheimer's Safety Check List
Form used to document safety checks on facility automobiles. Engine fluids, lights, brakes, tires, first aid kit, and special notes.  (ProvidersWeb supplies resources, policies, procedures, training programs, management best practices, audits, check off lists and forms for caregivers, RNs, HHAs, CNAs, RCFE, RCFs, ALFs, Residential Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Nursing Homes.) Auto Safety Monthly Inspection
A great document on driving safety when transporting residents, staff and/or conducting business with a pre driving check list.  

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The Administrator shall periodically check to make sure drivers are following the rules. 

Driving Responsibility
~All drivers must have a valid drivers license and be insured. A DMV printout will be maintained in their employee file, and updated once a year. 
~You must obey all speed limits and traffic laws.... Auto Safety Procedures
Form used to complete quarterly automobile safety inspections.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities, however, this applies to almost any business.) Auto Safety Quarterly Inspection
How to correctly buss tables. Bussing Safety
Different types of can openers, and how to maintain them.(Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities, however, this applies to almost any business.) Can Openers
This form is used by the Administrator and/or Owner of a care facility to check with the resident's regarding the quality of care he/she receives.  (ProvidersWeb supplies resources, policies, procedures, training programs, management best practices, audits, check off lists and forms for caregivers, RNs, HHAs, CNAs, RCFE, RCFs, ALFs, Residential Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Nursing Homes.) Care Service Quality Assurance Check
Communication Notes are classified under Risk Management Confidential Information (RMCI) since the form is used to collect information in the anticipation of litigation as well as for Risk Management purposes. Company Communication Notes
A form developed by ProvidersWeb.com to complete a comprehensive care plan for a resident living in a care facility.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Complete Care Plan
Special dietary safety information when preparing, serving and storing cooked foods in a Residential Care, Assisted Living, or Nursing Facility.(Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Cooling Foods
Different types of cutting boards, and how to properly care for them.

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Cutting boards can be a major contributor to food borne illness.  In order to maintain a healthy kitchen, use different cutting boards for each type of cutting project. Besides preventing cross-contamination, cutting boards keep counters from being sliced; they are designed to handle the sharp blade of a knife.  Cutting boards should be portable and easy to clean and sanitize.

Color-coded or symbol coded cutting boards are very popular, and relatively inexpensive.  Even small facilities should use the color-coded & symbol coded cutting boards sold by most major food distributors. Cutting Boards
Blank form for safety rules. Dietary Department Safety Rules
An overview of the Dietary Manager's responsibilities. Dietary Manager Responsibilities
Short welcome statement for new staff.(Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities, however, this applies to almost any business.) Dietary Safety and Training
Communication and suggestion form used by employee's regarding unsafe conditions and/or occupational health concerns. Employee Safety Communication and Suggestion Form
This is a great document is an overview of safety policies, procedures, and responsibilities to be followed by an employee. This is great to be posted to notify employees of upcoming safety meetings. Included are links to communication forms. 

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~ALWAYS BE SAFE. Before doing any job, make sure you are taught the safest way of performing a task or procedure.  You need to always follow specific safety procedures for that task.  If you have a problem with... Employee Safety Duties and Responsibilities
Fall prevention and safety check list to audit your facility.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Fall Prevention and Safety Check Off List
FDA mission statement, as well as a list of established guidelines for the dietary department. FDA Compliance
A form used by care facilities to audit and review Fire Equipment and Safety. Fire Equipment and Safety Review
This document provides an overview of the responsibilities of the employees, residents and facility regarding fire safety and prevention.

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Information, training, and knowledge are the best fire prevention plan for any facility. Fire safety systems vary slightly among facilities, so each employee has to learn their facility's system. Joint trainings with local fire department and EMS personnel ensure that everybody is working in a cooperative effort.  Facilities are required to have fire drills on a quarterly basis. Preplanning does make a difference. Fire Prevention Safety Plan
Procedures for fire prevention and safety.

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To understand safety procedures and create safety plans requires identifying the risk and hazards.  Developing a relationship with your local fire department can be a very valuable tool. Joint fire drills with your local fire department are a great way to identify risk and hazards and the training benefits everyone. Fire Prevention Safety Procedures
Posters for kitchen safety. Food Safety Poster - English
Safety posters for the kitchen in spanish. Food Safety Posters - Spanish
Form used to audit the dietary department of a care facility. Food Service Audit
Free document on general legal basics for community-based care businesses.

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In business the one great difference between the weak and the strong is one of character.  Character is based on integrity, honesty, perseverance and moral fiber.  Being in business requires complying with the law of the land, and behaving ethically when there is no written law.  In the care business you must have caring ethics.  See ProvidersWeb's Care Giver Code of Ethics

Residential Care Business Ethics -  If you are in business, you will find you have to make ethical decisions on a regular basis.  Our society also expects ethical behavior. 

Basic Business Legal Information You Need to Learn.... Free Residential Care Assisted Living Business Legal Basics
Proper and safe use of a garbage disposal. Garbage Disposal Safety
Overview of the types of laundry service provided by the facility General Laundry Services
Overview of housekeeping hazards. Housekeeping Safety
This form is used to evaluate the employee while they are performing their normal job duties, checking to make sure safety and procedures are followed at all times. Job Safety Check List
Safety problems, how they may occur and how to prevent injury. Kitchen Hazard Safety Information
According to the American Ladder Institute, approximately 171,000 ladder accidents occur in the United States each year.  Most of these accidents could have been avoided, if the following ladder safety measures were used. Ladder Safety
Form used to document residents room, clothing,  and laundry conditions. Laundry Quality Assurance Report
A good form used to assess a person's leadership skills while working in a care facility. Leadership Self-Evaluation
These maintenance saety rules are important to follow.  Follwing safety rules can reduce accidents and injuries from happening.  These rules of safety have been enhanced and were adapted from OSHA's maintenance safety rules.


ProvidersWeb supplies resources, policies, procedures, training programs, management best practices, audits, check off lists and forms for caregivers, RNs, HHAs, CNAs, RCFE, RCFs, ALFs, Residential Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Nursing Homes. Maintenance Safety Rules
This document deals with the procedures for the maintenance supervisor to follow regarding job health, safety and their responsibilities.

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The Maintenance Supervisor has a special responsibility to the residents who suffer with dementia, because they may not be able to act on their own behalf.  Things like eliminating access to potentially poisonous plants, for example, must be considered. All possible precautions to ensure residents safety should be reviewed. The Maintenance Supervisor shall successfully complete an in-house Alzheimer's Training Course, which addresses: ... Maintenance Supervisor Job Health & Safety Responsibilities
Information regarding OSHA required data sheet on hazardous chemicals supplied by the manufacturers.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities, however, this applies to almost any business.) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Provides links to the ProvidersWeb.com forms used in the Medication Department of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly and Adult Assisted Living Facilities.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Medication Forms
A form used by a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly or Adult Assisted Living Facility for the Medication Manager to sign indicating their acceptance and understanding of their duties relating to Medication Management.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Medication Management and Acceptance
The Medication Manager of the Residential Care Facility is responsible for maintaining the stock of personal protection equipment (such as, gloves, etc.)  and for training the staff in the use of the medication safety equipment.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Medication Safety Equipment Supervision
A form used to review the medication system of a care facility for quality assurance.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Medication System Quality Assurance Review
Overview of the different monthly tickler forms and their proper use.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Monthly Tickler
This form is used to inventory and audit chemicals used and located at the facility and to make sure there is a Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on file for each chemical kept in a binder for easy reference in case of emergency. MSDS Inventory Safety Log
Notice to give to employee upon termination of employment due to a safety violation. 

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You have violated the below listed company safety policy:
Company Policy:

We cannot tolerate any.... Notice to Terminate Employment - Safety Violation
This document covers the policy of the facility to welcome helpful comments, suggestions or ideas from staff members. Open Door Policy
A form used to explain the responsibility for resident safety during activity outings. (ProvidersWeb supplies resources, policies, procedures, training programs, management best practices, audits, check off lists and forms for caregivers, RNs, HHAs, CNAs, RCFE, RCFs, ALFs, Residential Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Nursing Homes.) Outing Safety Responsibility Form
List of topics for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  This is a sample of the audit form that may be used. Owner's Monthly Plan
A check of the care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in April are Emergency Services and Staff Management.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Owner's Monthly Plan - April QA-RM
This free quality assurance risk management monthly audit form is designed to assist assisted living facilities, nursing homes and residential care homes in reviewing policies, procedures, traning programs and more.

It contains a list of topics for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in August are Medications and Dietary Services. Owner's Monthly Plan - August QA-RM
This wonderful free document provides a list of topics, check lists, audits, documents, policies, procedures and forms for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The area to review in December is Care Services. Owner's Monthly Plan - December QA-RM
A check of the care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in February are Business Operations and Medications.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Owner's Monthly Plan - February QA-RM
A check of the care facilities policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in January are Rights, Cultures and Beliefs.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Owner's Monthly Plan - January QA-RM
A review of the care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the facility owner or committee to check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in July are Rights, Cultures and Beliefs.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Owner's Monthly Plan - July QA-RM
The quality assurance and risk management audit is designed to help care facility Owners and Executive Directors check up on their administrators.  It includes a review of essential care service areas including: Bedridden Audit,
State Care Service Regulations Review, Facility Manager Check List, 
Jobs Not Done and Refusals, Resident?s Incident Follow Up Report, 
Resident?s Complaint or Concern Form and Resident?s Health Concern Form
Appraisal Needs and Service Plan (Form), Resident Vital Signs Record, 
Care and Service Schedule, Resident Care Service Notes and Routine Care Notes, plus additional information.
Levels of Care Assessment Form
Care Service Plan Record
Care Service Quality Assurance Check
Care Service Department Goals and Plans
Updating Care and Complete Care Plan)

Other Audits & Review Areas:
Owner?s Review ? Incident Tracking Report
Quarterly Elopement Drill
Wandering, Elopement or Missing Resident Procedures Owner's Monthly Plan - June QA-RM
A check of the assisted living or care facility's policies and procedures, which contains a suggested list of topics for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in March are Maintenance, Public Safety, Housekeeping and Dietary Services.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Owner's Monthly Plan - March QA-RM
A check of the care facilities policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in May are Staff Management.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Owner's Monthly Plan - May QA-RM
A check of the care facilities policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in November are Staff Management.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Owner's Monthly Plan - November QA-RM
A check of the care facilities policies and procedures, which contains a list of topics for the facility owner or committee to review, check and update for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  The areas to review in October are Activities and Admissions.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Owner's Monthly Plan - October QA-RM
A great check off list for Owners to help keep their facility in compliance and updated for quality assurance and risk management purposes.  

The areas to review in September are Emergency Services, Maintenance, Public Safety, and Laundry.  

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Review and update the following areas:
Accident, Incident and Injury Report Forms
Emergency Procedures
Fire Prevention and Safety Procedures
Emergency Care Guidelines
Personal Safety in Emergencies 
Emergency Disaster Plan
Wandering or Missing Resident Procedures
Resident Fire Safety Rules and Policies  ... Owner's Monthly Plan - September QA-RM
Form used to verify that all audits and reviews were completed for the year.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Owner's Year End QA-RM Review
Document regarding the liability and safety issues of having a resident in your facility on oxygen.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Oxygen Liability and Safety
Article regarding the training for the safe use of oxygen in your facility.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities, however, this applies to almost any business.) Oxygen Safety Training
Links to important documents that ProvidersWeb has created for State Inspections of Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. ProvidersWeb Helpful Documents for State Inspections
The best of ProvidersWeb's Quality Assurance Forms and Documents in an eBook.  ISBN 1-889226-28-9
 (ProvidersWeb supplies resources, policies, procedures, training programs, management best practices, audits, check off lists and forms for caregivers, RNs, HHAs, CNAs, RCFE, RCFs, ALFs, Residential Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Nursing Homes.) ProvidersWeb's "Quality Assurance" Forms and Documents eBook - ISBN 1-889226-28-9
Table of contents for ProvidersWeb's ProvidersWeb's "Quality Assurance" Forms and Documents TOC
Introduction to QA-RM - ProvidersWeb is totally focused on Quality Care for the residents using ethical care and service standards, safe and fair working environments for employees and reduced liability exposure with decent profits for the owners.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) ProvidersWeb's Quality Assurance Risk Management - "QA-RM" Program
The Quarlity Assurance - Risk Management responsiblities have been developed for voluntary internal reviews and audits of operations, practices and procedures are conducted for the purpose of discoving and correcting areas which do not comply with applicable laws and/or regulations.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) QA-RM Responsibilities
This free document covers how to establish policy definition, clear responsibilities, authority, appropriate documentation, corrective action, trained employees, along with adequate equipment and safety programs. 

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Quality Assurance
A resident survey used to check quality assurance of the activities program.

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Do you attend the current events program?
Are your Rights and Privacy protected?
Are your safety needs met during activities? ... Quality Assurance Activities Program (Resident Survey)
Area review to assure that your facility has a high quality activity program in place. Quality Assurance Area Review Report
Procedures to observe. Quality Assurance Maintenance
This document provides a list of important components for a quality assurance risk management program for a care facility, assisted living facility, residential care facility, community care facility, adult foster care, nursing home or other type of care business.  Components consist of policies, procedures, forms and training programs. Quality Assurance Risk Management - Facility Program Components
This useful form is used to conduct a quarterly safety check of a community-based care facility and grounds.  Safety of the residents, public and staff is essential for all residential care homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

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The facility must always be maintained in a clean, safe, odorless and sanitary condition.  It is the Maintenance Supervisor?s job to ensure this checklist is completed quarterly.  This company?s desire is to always meet the state and federal laws and regulations and exceed their standard.  Other items not included on this list might become apparent, in such cases whenever a safety issue is ?at question?, always take.... Quarterly Safety Management Check Off
Each state has its own documentation requirements, generally most state laws require residential facilities to document by variance. Required Documentation
This document contains general information on risk management.  (ProvidersWeb supplies resources, policies, procedures, training programs, management best practices, audits, check off lists and forms for caregivers, RNs, HHAs, CNAs, RCFE, RCFs, ALFs, Residential Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Nursing Homes.) Risk Management
This form is used to document the follow-up taken when there has been an accident, incident, or injury in a care facility. Risk Management Follow-Up Analysis
A form used to evaluate risks and brainstorm solutions.  (ProvidersWeb supplies resources, policies, procedures, training programs, management best practices, audits, check off lists and forms for caregivers, RNs, HHAs, CNAs, RCFE, RCFs, ALFs, Residential Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Nursing Homes.) Risk Reduction Treatment Evaluation
Article regarding resident's safety.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities, however, this applies to almost any business.) Safety Awareness - What is Your Plan?
Form used to document topics discussed at the safety meeting by the Safety Committee. Safety Committee Meetings Minutes
A form used by the Safety Committee for periodic checking and follow-up on safety issues. Safety Committee Report
This document covers how to establish a communication system that is designed to facilitate a continuous flow of safety, health and security information between management and employees without fear of retaliation.  

www.ProvidersWeb.com supplies management tools for Administrators, Caregivers, Facility Managers and all types of care home staff. Safety Communication
How open communication makes a better work environment.

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Our communication system is designed to encourage a continuous flow of safety, health and security information between management and volunteer without fear of retaliation. Safety Communication for Volunteers
It is the Owner/Administrators responsibility to provide a safe risk free workplace, this document covers the basic duties for the facility administrator and the safety committee.  

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The Administrator of the facility will ensure that a Safety Committee is in place, and reviews company safety practices at least on a quarterly basis.  All the items below are the Owner/Administrator's responsibilities.... Safety Management
This document covers the duties and requirements of the Safety Manager or Universal Precaution Supervisor in charge of the facilitys Exposure Control Plan. Also included are links to helpful forms and reports.

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The designated Safety Manager or Universal Precaution Supervisor shall be in charge of this facility's Exposure Control Plan.  The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Safety Manager's Duties
General procedures regarding Fire Prevention, First Aid, MSDS, Work Safety, Health of Employees, and Plan of Action.

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Be sure you document every person, place and thing that relates to the event, on the Safety Personnel Policies and Procedures
This great document covers required signs and labels, legally required labeling, sharps container requirements, and helpful links to postings. Safety Signs and Labels
This form is used with all new employee's, and is completed by checking off all areas that the employee has been trained in regarding safety. Safety Training Check Off List
Covers the many requirements and concerns in caring for a resident with dementia or Alzheimer's.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Special Care for Persons with Dementia - Example Facility Plan
State Safety Regulations Table of Contents State Safety Regulations
This great article covers steps to follow and tasks to be completed prior to hiring a person, and categories of Staff Supervision after hiring in a care facility. Supervision of Staff
Basic methods, as well as overview for thawing.(Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) Thawing
The most important rules to remember for State Inspections of Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities.  (Policies, procedures, and forms designed for use in Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Home Facilities.) The Home Rules of State Inspections
Records that are disclosed to third parties shall remain privileged.  Any person receiving records that the care facility considers confidential shall not disclose the records or related information without the written authorization of the resident or responsible party.... Third Party Access to Records Policy
This great document defines the guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  OSHA regulations are mandatory and must be followed by all health care workers.  

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Personal Protection Equipment
This company provides personal Protective Equipment or Universal Precautions - Personal Safety Protection Procedures
Safety training for volunteer groups.

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Having a safe and secure environment for the residents and volunteers in which to do activities is essential.  Safety considerations build confidence, security, and competency and overcome the initial anxieties related to participating in activities. Please read this to the members who will be volunteering for the volunteer activity. Volunteer Group Safety Training
Section narrative on Volunteer Management for the Activity Manual.

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Volunteers are the backbone of the activity program.  It is essential to have an organized system for recruiting, screening, training, retaining and managing volunteers.  This manual has been designed to give you a simple way to manage your volunteers. Volunteer Management
It is important for the Activity Director to survey their volunteers to gather their input, where changes need to be made to the Volunteer Program.

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I volunteered for this position because:

Do you feel you were properly trained?

What do you like best about volunteering? Volunteer Quality Assurance Survey
Safety training of individual volunteers. 

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Having a safe and secure environment for the residents, and volunteers to do activities is essential.  Safety considerations build confidence, security, and competency and overcome the initial anxieties related to participating in activities.  Please read this to the members who will be volunteering for the volunteer activity. Volunteer Safety Training
Checklist used to verify that employees used proper safety procedures when loading a resident in a wheelchair.

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~Did the employee introduce self and explain to the resident each step of the way, giving them reassurance?
~Did he/she position the wheelchair at the rear of the van, allowing enough room for the doors to open and for the lift to be lowered? Wheelchair Loading Safety Review
Checklist for instructor to use when training an employee in proper safety techniques when loading wheelchair bound residents. 

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When the lift is down and flat on the ground show the employee how to unbuckle the safety strap on the front of the lift, roll the wheelchair on to the lift and set both wheelchair brakes. Wheelchair Loading Safety Training
A great overview of facility policy on observing safety requirements in the workplace with a list of safety tips. Work Safety
Policies and procedures should be put in place to insure a safe working environment. Workplace Safety Policies and Procedures
How to analyze and market your business. Your Product
 
   
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